Sex Education in an Effort to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Young Children

Authors

  • Ersa Amalia UIN SUNAN AMPEL SURABAYA
  • Fatimah Qurroh Aini UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
  • Felisa Putri Cahyarani UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
  • Mariah Alfiani Safitri UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Keywords:

Sex education, Early childhood, Sexual harassment, Prevention, Role of parents and teachers

Abstract

Sex education in early childhood is a crucial effort to prevent the increasing number of cases of sexual harassment in Indonesia. Although often regarded as a taboo topic, sex education appropriately delivered according to a child's developmental stage can protect them from sexual violence. This study used a literature review method to analyze 20 scholarly articles on the importance of sex education as a preventive measure against sexual harassment in early childhood. The results indicated that sex education plays a vital role in providing children with an understanding of gender identity, body anatomy, and ways to protect themselves from potentially exploitative situations. Furthermore, teaching strategies that utilize creative methods and media suitable for a child's developmental stage have proven effective in delivering the material. The role of parents and teachers is essential in eliminating the societal stigma surrounding sex education and fostering collaboration in educating children to protect them from sexual violence. In conclusion, sex education introduced at an early age can offer significant protection to young children from sexual abuse and violence.

Abstract

Sex education in early childhood is a crucial effort to prevent the increasing number of cases of sexual harassment in Indonesia. Although often regarded as a taboo topic, sex education appropriately delivered according to a child's developmental stage can protect them from sexual violence. This study used a literature review method to analyze 20 scholarly articles on the importance of sex education as a preventive measure against sexual harassment in early childhood. The results indicated that sex education plays a vital role in providing children with an understanding of gender identity, body anatomy, and ways to protect themselves from potentially exploitative situations. Furthermore, teaching strategies that utilize creative methods and media suitable for a child's developmental stage have proven effective in delivering the material. The role of parents and teachers is essential in eliminating the societal stigma surrounding sex education and fostering collaboration in educating children to protect them from sexual violence. In conclusion, sex education introduced at an early age can offer significant protection to young children from sexual abuse and violence.

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2024-12-31

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): IJER Vol 9 No 2 2024

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